Looking at a pre-03 Expy
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Looking at a pre-03 Expy
I've seen a few '02 EB Expys that have anywhere from 48,000 to 59,000 miles on them, going for around $15K. Just wondering if that's a good deal. I wouldn't mind have a higher-milage vehicle, as long as its in good shape. I live pretty close to work, so I wouldn't be racking-up too many miles a year on it. One of my co-workers has a '00 Expy that has 147,000 on it, and it's still in great shape. He claims he's never had to do anything major to it.
I do like the 03 and up models, but according to Consumer Reports, they have been much less reliable than the old bodystyle. The same goes for the F-series, oddly enough. What do you previous-gen Expy owners think? What are your experiences with that model?
I do like the 03 and up models, but according to Consumer Reports, they have been much less reliable than the old bodystyle. The same goes for the F-series, oddly enough. What do you previous-gen Expy owners think? What are your experiences with that model?
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Originally Posted by bryan_1980
I've seen a few '02 EB Expys that have anywhere from 48,000 to 59,000 miles on them, going for around $15K. Just wondering if that's a good deal. I wouldn't mind have a higher-milage vehicle, as long as its in good shape. I live pretty close to work, so I wouldn't be racking-up too many miles a year on it. One of my co-workers has a '00 Expy that has 147,000 on it, and it's still in great shape. He claims he's never had to do anything major to it.
I do like the 03 and up models, but according to Consumer Reports, they have been much less reliable than the old bodystyle. The same goes for the F-series, oddly enough. What do you previous-gen Expy owners think? What are your experiences with that model?
I do like the 03 and up models, but according to Consumer Reports, they have been much less reliable than the old bodystyle. The same goes for the F-series, oddly enough. What do you previous-gen Expy owners think? What are your experiences with that model?
Like you, I had the same concern about reliability on the 2nd gens but the styling (inside and out) and handling/ride (rear independent suspension) sent me to favor the newer model.
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I had a '97 and have an '00 that have been great, but I don't put too many miles on them. Keep in mind that Consumer Reports compares vehicles to of the same year only. So while '97 Expys may have been more reliable than other '97 SUVs and '03 Expys may have been less reliable than other '03 SUVs it is still possible that the '03 Expys are more reliable than the '97 Expys.
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Check out msnautos and read the user reviews, i've found those to be quite helpful.
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I have a '99 EXP with 156,000 miles. I had heater problems that I believe are from previous owner problems where different antifreeze's were mixed. I bought my wife an '04 EXP today and I am now the owner of the '99. We bought our '99 used and have been pleased. It has the 4.6L and it will do between 85mph-90mph all the way up Int 95 from Charleston, SC to Charlotte, NC without any problems. I hope to have the same results with the '04.
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I have a 2003 Expy that I bought new in 2003. It has 68,000 miles on it. I also bought the extended Ford warranty so of course I have had no problems with it at all.
The only money I have spent on it is one new set of tires and on set of front brakes and normal scheduled maintenance.
The only money I have spent on it is one new set of tires and on set of front brakes and normal scheduled maintenance.
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I have a 2000 EB 4X4 with 149,000 miles. Knock wood, except for a few coil packs and regular maint it has been a great, trouble free vehicle. One of the best I've ever owned.
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Sounds like a pretty solid vehicle from what everyone is saying. I'm sure the 2nd gen models are reliable for the most part, too. I know someone who has a '03 EB with a little over 100K, and he's just had a few minor electrical problems, mainly due to equipment available only on the EB. XLT's might be a little more reliable, not having as many gadgets and such. Still, it seems to me that the 1st. gen models are more solid of a vehicle. I guess it's because they had more time to work the bugs out of that model, and I guess the same will happen with the current model.
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I have a '97 with the tow packaged (that we actually use) and the wife just called me from town on her cell phone to inform me that the odometer just rolled over 300,000 miles. It's still a strong runner with the only thing other than general maintenance needed being one alternator, a couple of front rotors and calipers, one rear wheel axle seal, and the biggie was one a/c hose that developed a leak. My biggest frustration now that the vehicle is creeping up on ten years old is the idiot lights on the dash are begining to give false indications that there are problems with the mechanics of the engine and tranny. What I've found is the is no actual problem with the mechanical aspect of the running gear. The electrical sensors that monitor the mechanics are about at the end of their accurate and usable life. I replace a sensor and miraculously the problem goes away. Just food for thought: Just because a sensor throws a code or lights up one of the idiot lights on the dash doesn't always mean the vehicle has a major issue. It could be the sensor itself that is defective.